8-Day Sri Lanka Discovery Tour with Sigiriya, Yala Safari and Mirissa

8 Days Round trip from Sigiriya Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Climb the magnificent Sigiriya Rock Fortress for panoramic summit views
02 Explore the ancient archaeological treasures of Polonnaruwa
03 Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and enjoy a cultural dance performance in Kandy
04 Travel through scenic tea plantations and learn about Sri Lanka's famous tea industry
05 Enjoy the scenic train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella, subject to availability
06 See Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam's Peak amid breathtaking hill country scenery
07 Head into Yala National Park on an exciting jeep safari in search of leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and exotic birdlife
08 Relax on the golden beaches of Mirissa on Sri Lanka's southern coast

Discover the beauty and diversity of Sri Lanka on this unforgettable 8-day journey through ancient UNESCO World Heritage Sites, scenic hill country, wildlife-rich national parks, and the golden beaches of the south coast. Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, explore Dambulla and Kandy's sacred landmarks, travel through tea plantations to Ella, and enjoy a safari in Yala National Park. With beach time in Mirissa to round out the experience, this tour offers a well-balanced introduction to Sri Lanka's culture, nature, wildlife, and coastal charm.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kandy, Dambulla, Matale, Mirissa, Sigiriya, Ella, Polonnaruwa, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Pinnawala, Katunayake, Tissamaharama

Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Transfer to Sigiriya

Meet your chauffeur guide at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Sigiriya. Enjoy the scenic countryside along the way. An optional visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is available before check-in at your hotel and time to relax.

Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Day 02

Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Polonnaruwa

Climb the magnificent Sigiriya Rock Fortress and enjoy panoramic views from the summit. Later, visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa and discover its fascinating archaeological treasures.

Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Day 03

Dambulla Cave Temple and Kandy

Visit Dambulla Cave Temple before continuing to Kandy. En route, stop at a spice garden in Matale. In the evening, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and enjoy a cultural dance performance.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

Day 04

Royal Botanical Gardens and Nuwara Eliya

Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens before travelling through scenic tea plantations and waterfalls. Explore a tea factory and learn about Sri Lanka's famous tea industry.

Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 05

Scenic Train Journey to Ella

Enjoy a scenic train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella, subject to availability. Visit Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam's Peak while taking in the breathtaking hill country scenery.

Overnight stay in Ella.

Day 06

Ravana Falls and Yala Safari

Visit Ravana Falls before travelling to Yala National Park. In the afternoon, enjoy an exciting jeep safari in search of leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and exotic birdlife.

Overnight stay in Yala / Tissamaharama.

Day 07

Southern Coast and Mirissa Beach

After breakfast, travel to the beautiful southern coast. Spend the day relaxing on the golden beaches of Mirissa. Optional whale watching is available during the season.

Overnight stay in Mirissa.

Day 08

Departure Transfer

After breakfast, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight. Depending on your schedule, enjoy a relaxing coastal drive before departure.

End of tour.

The route